Britain’s motorists could save themselves up to £7.7 billion per year[1] on fuel by learning to drive in a more economical and efficient fashion, according to the AA. The findings from the latest survey compiled by the AA show that eco- drivers can improve their fuel efficiency by 10 to 15 per cent. The data also shows that British motorists are wasting as much as three miles per gallon of fuel for every journey by travelling too fast, driving with the air conditioning on and window open, ... read more

Overnight work to resurface all lanes on a 7.9km (approximately 5 miles) section of the M1 between Junction 20 and Junction 21 in Leicestershire will begin on Monday, 13 October. The work, which also includes the replacement of road markings, will take place between 10pm and 6am seven nights a week on both the north and southbound carriageway and is due to be complete by Friday, 5 December. The M1 will remain open. Both carriageways will be reduced to a single lane and a 50mph speed ... read more

REMINDER: M1 REPAIRWORK TO BRIDGE OVER RIVER OUZEL TRIBUTARY Waterproofing and concrete repairs are being carried out to the bridge over the River Ouzel tributary at Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire. A variable contraflow system providing three lanes in both directions will be in place on Wednesday 5 November and continue through to Monday 8 December. During this period, over six separate nights (9.30pm and 5.00am) traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction to enable the safe switching ... read more

M42 Junction 5 (Solihull) The northbound entry slip road of the M42 at junction 5 will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 5.00am from Monday 13 October 2008 to Tuesday 14 October 2008 (1 night) for repairs to the overhead signals for Midlands TechMAC. A diversion route will be clearly signposted. M6 Junction 8 (Ray Hall) The link road from the M5 northbound carriageway to the M6 northbound carriageway at M6 junction 8 will be closed overnight from 9.00pm to 5.00am from Monday 13 October ... read more

Motor traders are facing a greater risk in this time of economic crisis as ruthless thieves are cashing in on valuable metals Insurance giant Norwich Union has warned. The warning comes as claims involving stolen catalytic converters have increased by 500% in the last year, (this figures were released under Norwich Union Claims Data 2008) with one dealership reporting 40 converters stolen on one occasion alone. And the problem could worsen, according to Barry Hogg, underwriting manager for ... read more

Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League side Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) has just signed a vehicle deal with Citroën Fleet to supply a range of cars for players, coaching staff and management. The Edinburgh side – seven-time Scottish FA Cup winners and four-time Scottish Champions – is taking delivery of no fewer than 24 Citroën vehicles from its range including the C3 Vibe 1.4i, C4 1.6HDi SX, C5 2.0 HDi SX saloons and top-of-the-range, seven-seater C-Crosser 4×4 cars. The ... read more

The Qashqai has won over scores of buyers since its introduction in 2006 and now the chunky, funky Nissan has sprouted an extra row of rear seats to cater for larger families. Mechanically it’s much the same as the outgoing Qashqai, but the Japanese manufacturer has reworked the exterior with some subtle styling changes and even more space inside. Nissan Qashqai +2 full road test report The Qashqai+2 offers a happy medium between style and practicality. The Vauxhall Zafira might do a better ... read more

The Jeep Patriot was launched in the Summer of 2007, at the same time as the similar Jeep Compass. Both models come with the same choice of engines, although the more rugged-looking Patriot costs a £2k less and apparently appeals more to men, while the softer Compass is aimed more at women. I should like the Patriot, then… Jeep Patriot 2.0 CRD Limited manual full road test report We already established that the 2.0 CRD is a sweet engine, and it’s not thirsty either. After one ... read more

The Highways Agency will start work on a £750,000 scheme to improve the A500/A34 Talke Roundabout in Stoke on Trent in Staffordshire, near to the M6 junction 16 on Monday 13 October. The work, expected to take around four months to complete, will help relieve congestion, improve access to a nearby business park and make the area safer for pedestrians. To reduce delays for drivers, most of the work will be carried out overnight between the hours of 8pm and 6am, with the exception of Peacock ... read more

A1M Junctions 58 to 59, County Durham 271870 Slight delays are expected on the A1M between Junctions 58 and 59 due to bridge repairs. There will be narrow lanes both north and southbound and a 50mph speed limit. Restrictions will be in place 24 hours. The works are scheduled until May 2009. A1 Gateshead Western Bypass 264041 Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1 southbound between the Eighton Lodge Junction and A1M Junction 65 for carriageway works. There will be restrictions on the ... read more